I wish that Congressman Pocan was still here.

Now more than ever I believe that the Federal Government should take the lead in supporting research on how climate change will exacerbate drought conditions.

I would like to welcome all our witnesses here today, and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to engage in this and help us understand.

Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend, the gentleman from Virginia for yielding. Congratulations to the gentleman and his team and to everyone who participated. Congratulations to Mr. Duncan of South Carolina, who was the Republican top gun, and…

veterans' care is a zero-sum proposition. If one veteran doesn't receive the care that they are entitled to and the best quality, then it is a failure.

We need to have that discussion to figure out how do we best leverage both the private sector, the public sector, our promises to our veterans, get quality care, and do it in the most cost-effective manner.

Mr. President, I rise today to speak in support of the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015. I am a proud cosponsor of this bicameral, bipartisan bill which brings much-needed reform to the Federal Government's surveillance programs, including an end…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. USA FREEDOM Act

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my counsel detailee, Samantha Chaifetz, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this session of Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I am leading the bill to lift the trade embargo.

Senator Blunt and I got passed and signed into law the No Hassle Flying Act.

Obviously, you have a very important job, and it is often said it is one of the hardest jobs in Washington.

In my home state, as you probably know, we have had several people charged since November with traveling or attempting to travel to the Middle East to join ISIS.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Chief Bill Mund, who retires this week after more than a decade as fire chief of the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Chief Mund is a St. Cloud boy through and through. He not only grew up in the Granite…

He's doing something that's exemplary, which is he's in listening mode.

Mr. President, I rise to speak briefly on the trade legislation before us and on the importance of considering and voting on amendments that would improve it. I have submitted amendments of my own. I am co-leading a pair of amendments with…

But it does seem a little bit incongruous to then talk about--and proudly talk about--95 percent compliance when the process would suggest otherwise.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks for the hearing and thanks for allowing me to question.